With the participation of international leaders, civil society organizations, and representatives of faith communities, Panama hosted a key event in global climate action: the First Climate Week of 2025, held from May 19 to 23.
This internationally scoped event created a strategic space to promote concrete commitments in the face of the climate crisis. Through panels, meetings, and parallel activities, it aimed to strengthen capacities, share innovative solutions, and generate synergies in the lead-up to COP30, which will take place in November in Belém do Pará, Brazil.
One of the key moments was on May 21 at San Lucas Cathedral. There, the “Call to Action towards COP30” was officially presented, a statement gathering proposals and commitments to position Latin America and the Caribbean as a key region in building fair and inclusive climate solutions, during an ecumenical liturgy as part of Climate Week.
One aspect of the liturgy focused on the need for churches to commit to engaging in dialogue with the owners of major companies emitting high levels of greenhouse gases and demanding real changes.
Bishop Julio Murray, Bishop the Anglican Church of Panama and moderator of the World Council of Churches’ Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, emphasized:
“We don’t want more words, we want concrete actions. Faith communities are called to act.”
“We don’t want more words, we want concrete actions. Faith communities are called to act.”Bishop Julio Murray Moderator, Anglican Communion Environmental Network and Moderator, WCC Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development
María José, from ACT Alliance, in her reflection, invited participants to engage in concrete actions in the face of climate change.
Jocabed Solano, representative of Memoria Indígena and the WCC, along with Lucas Dávilas, from Cáritas, read the call, which urges governments to fulfill their funding promises, ensure full implementation of the Loss and Damage Fund, accelerate a just transition away from fossil fuels, support community adaptation, and prioritize the voices of the most vulnerable groups in the face of climate change.
Read more:
https://www.oikoumene.org/es/resources/documents/a-call-to-action-towards-cop30 https://www.caritas.org/2025/03/a-call-to-action-towards-cop30/?lang=es
The event featured participation from international delegations, representatives of youth, Indigenous peoples, religious communities, and social organizations, highlighting the urgent need for a multisectoral and values-based response to one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
For more information, interviews, or media coverage, please contact:
Name: Jocabed Solano Miselis and Bishop Julio Murray
Phone/WhatsApp: +507 6363-6285 / +507 6615-7705
Email: playerjrsm@gmail.com
